The Root Note

Great (and beautiful) coffee. The cinnamon sugar crepe was fantastic too.

I hadn't been in this shop for a couple of years, so the remodel was a bit of a surprise. A fairly standard alt coffee shop is now a bright, clean, open space that manages to avoid being cold. There is a simple menu of hot food as well as alcoholic offerings.

My breakfast biscuit was delicious. A perfectly-flavored, soft biscuit that didn't fall apart, with a nicely-cooked easy egg and tasty meat and sauteed mushroom for seasoning. I don't usually expect something this good from a coffee shop, honestly. The scone was better than average, too, with bits of fresh fruit and a good balance between sweetness and pockets of butter/salt.

The coldpress was bright and fruity, as it should be, and every person who helped me was friendly.

Overall, much more than I was expecting (in the best way).

It's cute and a very relaxed atmosphere. Service is friendly. Chai latte weak on spice. Maple latte pretty yummy. Crepes are average. Berry crepe with heavily sweetened frozen berries was a bit of a let down. Mushrooms in the savory crepe we had were well cooked and tasty. Good place to do a bit of work and enjoy a casual breakfast

The costumer service was phenomenal! For how busy they were, they asked us if we wanted water and if we needed anything multiple times. The staff went out of their way to accommodate our large group.

The menu is vegan and vegetarian friendly with limited options, but still good options. All the food we ordered was delicious! Definitely recommend the chili.

It is super cute and aesthetically pleasing inside the cafe. The bathrooms are gorgeous and clean. I especially love how they are contentious of the environment. On a final note, I highly recommend The Root Note!

The best crepes ever. Super healthy options and dessert options too. This was a great stopping point on our way from Chicago to MN. Short walk to river with neat artwork along the way.

Wedneday night is trivia night! Love the mezcal drinks and the chili

My oh fudge latte was delicious. I also had a biscuit sandwich which was probably the best sandwich I've had in years. So delicious.

Great third wave coffee shop! I was in town for work and had a pour over and THE BEST scone (blueberry lemon) I’ve ever had in my life. And it’s not even close. The staff were super friendly and helpful as well. One of the best coffee shop experiences I’ve ever had. Thanks!

Superb place. Awesome atmosphere, cool people, nice location. I ordered a cortado with a special natural process coffee and it was utterly amazing. The barista who made my drink was super cool too--clearly very passionate about coffee and know his stuff. I will definitely be returning.

While in La Crosse from out of town this week for a conference, I made my way to The Root Note every morning for breakfast and coffee. Basically, I ate my way through most of their delicious menu. The staff was always kind and knowledgeable. The coffee (americano a few mornings and specialty espresso drinks with housemade syrups and oat milk on the others) was wonderful and the food was delicious! Highly recommend the biscuit sandwich, the harvest bowl topped by an egg, the granola, any flavor scone, or the crepe with lemon curd and berry coulis. I'm sure everything else is wonderful, but that's as far as I got for my time in town : ) I appreciate their vibe and their food - 10/10 would recommend!!